Argosy University - Twin Cities

Argosy University has earned the distinction of supporting one of the largest communities of graduate students in the nation. Argosy University is built on a nation-wide system of 19 locations found throughout America. At Argosy University, students can enjoy a collegial, supportive academic environment that emphasizes teaching and practical training.

The four-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program replaces the BS in BA degree completion program. The program is designed for students who have a clear, focused vision of their career objectives. It is open both to students who have already earned college credit at a community college, junior college, or other university, and working professionals with no college experience. In the program, you will follow a practical path to degree completion consisting of a solid group of business core and elective courses. The program can prepare you for immediate employment, career advancement, or graduate study.

This application-oriented program is based around flexible online and in-residence accelerated classes intended to help you complete your degree quickly.

All students admitted to the bachelor’s degree program are expected to possess the following basic academic skills: the ability to use standard written and spoken English effectively; basic calculation skills (pre-algebra) and the ability to use a calculator to perform basic operations; fundamental computer skills necessary to prepare reports, give presentations, access online materials and information, and correspond via e-mail.

Students in the BS in Business Administration program must choose a concentration in one of five areas: • Customized Professional Concentration • Finance • Healthcare Management • International Business • Marketing

The primary goal of the business concentration is to help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to qualify for entry-level management or leadership positions in organizations.

In the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, industry and academic professionals build upon master’s-level core skills and knowledge to develop a higher level of competence in conducting action research, in the comprehension of theoretical and applied literature in a chosen business discipline, and in the attributes essential to university teaching.

The Doctor of Business Administration student will develop critical knowledge and skills for success, in service to the profession and the community, in future professional development, and in attaining credentials and skills essential to leading, consulting, and teaching. Action research projects build skills in execution of actual change efforts and enhance evaluation and continuous improvement efforts. Leadership strategies are honed to continuously improve products and operations in times of dynamic adaptation and change.

The Doctor of Business Administration program is designed to help students develop competencies in performing and understanding research, oral and written communication, critical thinking, problem solving, information literacy, leadership, business ethics, and diversity. The DBA programs enhance students’ current careers and aids in changing their careers.

The DBA program is designed to meet the special requirements of working academic and business professionals who want to expand their knowledge and skills to meet the changing needs of modern organizations and serve the needs of capable students. The College of Business welcomes and encourages students from diverse academic backgrounds.

The DBA program is scheduled to permit busy professionals to balance the demands of career, family, and school. Students meet the programs’ requirements by completing courses in-residence and online. Check with your Argosy University campus for additional information on course formats available.

The DBA program consists of four research foundation courses, six core courses, four concentration courses, and two elective courses. Following successful completion of all courses, and passage of the Comprehensive Written Examination, students begin the dissertation process.

The Master of Science in Management (MSM) program is designed to meet the operational and leadership needs of managers and supervisors in public, private, and not-for-profit industries.

A goal of this program is to enable students to diagnose multiple organizational circumstances, determine and evaluate options, and implement and evaluate a plan of action. This concentration will benefit individuals, practitioners, consultants, and advisors who are, or want to become, responsible for administrating for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice program at Argosy University, Twin Cities can provide criminal justice practitioners with enhanced critical thinking, communication, research and professional skills designed to contribute to career development, promotional opportunities, and consideration for specialized assignments. The program would also prepare you for possible careers in the various occupational fields of the criminal justice system.

This program of study consists of a core of 10 criminal justice courses (30 credits) with seven optional concentrations of 4 courses each (12 credits each). A student would typically complete the core courses and a minimum of two concentrations at the student’s discretion. This would amount to a total of 54 credits. Each student would be expected to complete 42 general education credits (including PSY180 and a Skills course currently being developed) and 24 elective credits for a program total of 120 credits.

Argosy University offers an Associate of Science (AS) in Dental Hygiene program. The mission of this program is to provide the community with qualified dental hygienists prepared to perform effectively and productively within the allied health arena. Enrolled students will experience an integrated curriculum providing opportunities for building skills in assessment, cognitive, and lifelong learning, as well as technical skills.

Graduates will be prepared to provide preventive dental services as dental hygienists under the supervision of the dentist.

The program includes 90 credit hours of study. In addition to the program-specific courses, students are required to complete 30 credit hours in General Education to fulfill the requirements of an AS degree. Students applying for this program will be selected for acceptance based on an objective point system.

Students have the option to matriculate into the program beginning with the summer semester to complete prerequisite requirements. Students who enter during the summer semester and follow the recommended curriculum outline can complete the program in 24 months. The maximum allowable time frame for students entering during the summer semester based upon full-time status is 36 months. Students who enter during the fall semester and follow the recommended curriculum outline can complete the program in 20 months. The maximum allowable time frame for students entering during the fall semester based upon full-time status is 30 months.

In the Doctor of Education (EdD) programs, you will explore the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical, and practical aspects of education and institutional administration. Programs have been developed by the faculty members to provide working professionals with the opportunity to enhance their competencies through completion of a relevant and meaningful graduate program.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Leadership program was developed for students who wish to enhance classroom skills with instruction as their main focus. The EdD in Instructional Leadership program at Argosy University’s Twin Cities campus requires concentrations in: • Education Technology • Higher Education • K–12 Education

* This program DOES NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership is designed to meet the special requirements of working professionals who want to develop their leadership competencies and meet the needs of today’s organizations.

Based on the belief that success for an organization is directly and substantially linked to leaders within the organization, Argosy University offers the Organizational Leadership program, which provides practicing professionals with opportunities for personal and professional development. Faculty is committed to providing a learning environment that informs, enhances, challenges, and supports the development of organizational leadership students.

The program focuses on the qualities of transformational leadership, not just managerial attributes. This approach enables the faculty members to dedicate themselves to preparing students to lead complex organizations faced with an abundance of strategic challenges, such as increasing globalization, changing economies, societal shifts, and individual-organizational relationships. It is the premise of the program that leaders prepared in this manner can be visionaries and innovators, leading viable organizations capable of meeting the challenges of the future.

In the Doctor of Education (EdD) programs, you will explore the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical, and practical aspects of education and institutional administration. Programs have been developed by the faculty members to provide working professionals with the opportunity to enhance their competencies through completion of a relevant and meaningful graduate program.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership program is for those students preparing for or advancing their careers as educational leaders in professional positions as school district, regional, state, or national administrators. The EdD in Educational Leadership program at Argosy University’s Twin Cities campus requires concentrations in Higher Education Administration or K–12 Education.

* This program DOES NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States.

The Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership degree program was developed by faculty members for students who wish to assume leadership positions in K-12 and higher education settings. Professionals already working in the field of education may pursue the EdS degree to hone their skills and advance their careers.

Within this program, students can focus on courses and curricula designed to parallel prevailing licensure and certification requirements. Students are responsible for checking with the agency in the state where they intend to teach.

* This program DOES NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States.

The Education Specialist (EdS) in Instructional Leadership program enables experienced teachers to become more competent practitioners and educational leaders with instruction as their focus.

Programs have been developed by faculty members to provide working professionals with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of an Education Specialist (EdS) program. In many states, courses and curricula are designed to satisfy prevailing state licensure and certification requirements, but students are responsible for checking with the agency of the state in which they intend to teach to confirm such requirements.

* This program DOES NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States.

The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Educational Leadership program is designed to prepare graduates for responsible roles as leaders in the field of education. The foundation courses of the MAEd program include an array of subjects oriented toward the challenges and problems encountered in a modern educational environment.

Programs have been developed by faculty members to provide working professionals with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of a MAEd program. In many states, courses and curricula are designed to satisfy prevailing state licensure and certification requirements, but students are responsible for checking with the agency of the state in which they intend to teach to confirm such requirements.

* This program DOES NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States.

The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Instructional Leadership program is designed to prepare graduates for responsible roles as leaders in the field of education. The foundation courses of the MAEd program include an array of subjects oriented toward the challenges and problems encountered in a modern educational environment.

Programs have been developed by faculty members to provide working professionals with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of a Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) program. In many states, courses and curricula are designed to satisfy prevailing state licensure and certification requirements, but students are responsible for checking with the agency of the state in which they intend to teach to confirm such requirements.

* This program DOES NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States.

The Master of Science (MS) in Health Services Management (HSM) program provides a comprehensive course of graduate study to prepare health service providers and managers for the challenges of modern health care. The program recognizes the value of applied research in solving the problems of today’s health systems, and encourages the acquisition of sustainable research methods and skills. The program curriculum is intended to provide students with an advanced understanding of contemporary business practices, modern healthcare systems and organization, policy development and planning techniques, management and leadership strategies, health behaviors, financial management, and analytical research methods. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills to fully utilize proven healthcare management methods, while developing new theories and applications relevant to modern healthcare management.

Argosy University's Twin Cities campus offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Histotechnology program. The mission of this program is to teach students to work as healthcare professionals, to interact with other healthcare professionals and patients in a professional and ethical manner, to develop the best possible technical skills in histology, and to demonstrate at all times the utmost respect and concern for the well-being of the patients they serve.

Graduates will be prepared to provide healthcare services as histotechnicians. Histology is the study of cells, tissues, and body systems. Histotechnicians prepare tissue specimens for examination and diagnosis by pathologists. These tissue sections enable the pathologist to diagnose body dysfunction and malignancy.

The program requires the satisfactory completion of 67 credit hours. In addition to the program-specific courses, students are required to complete 21 credit hours in General Education to fulfill the requirements of an AAS degree. Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible to sit for the ASCP Histotechnician Board of Registry exam. Students who enter the program with a bachelor’s degree that includes 30 credit hours in biology, chemistry or both, complete the program in 54 credit hours and are eligible to take the ASCP Histotechnologist Board of Registry Exam.

Students enrolled in the AAS in Histotechnology program must choose a Track I or Track II curriculum outline. Full-time students following the recommended Track I curriculum outline can complete the program in 22 months. The maximum allowable time frame to complete the Track I curriculum based upon full-time status is 33 months. Full-time students following the recommended Track II curriculum outline can complete the program in 18 months. The maximum allowable time frame to complete the Track II curriculum based upon full-time status is 27 months.

Argosy University offers an Associate of Science (AS) in Radiation Therapy program. The mission of the program is to provide the medical community with entry-level radiation therapists by providing them with knowledge and technical skills, a broad-based general education, and an understanding of, and compassion for, cancer patients and their families.

Radiation therapists prepare patients for radiation treatment, position patients under a linear accelerator, and administer prescribed doses of ionizing radiation to specific parts of the body. They may also assist in treatment planning, patient support and care, and brachytherapy.

The program includes 78 credit hours of study. In addition to the program-specific courses, students are required to complete 30 credit hours in General Education to fulfill the requirements of an AS degree.

Students enrolled in the AS in Radiation Therapy program choose Track I or Track II curriculum outlines. Full-time students following the recommended Track I curriculum outline can complete the program in 28 months. The maximum allowable time frame to complete the Track I curriculum based upon full-time status is 42 months. Full-time students following the recommended Track II curriculum outline can complete the program in 20 months if if all program specific and general education requirements have been met. Track II students should meet with an advisor individually to discuss program progression. The maximum allowable time frame to complete the Track II curriculum based upon full-time status is 30 months.

Argosy University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is focused on identifying solutions, putting the solutions to work, and evaluating the consequences of those actions. Students acquire skills to be a new kind of leader— one who can identify challenges and opportunities; draw on the latest technology and information; use advanced analytical and planning approaches; and execute plans for positive change. Businesses need leaders who can act and realistically evaluate how to maximize the impact of the solution. Argosy University’s curriculum embraces solutions, leadership, and action.

The program is designed to serve the needs of talented students, regardless of their undergraduate degrees. The College of Business welcomes and encourages students from diverse academic backgrounds. The MBA program is a practice-oriented program of study scheduled to permit busy professionals to balance the demands of career, family, and school.

The MBA program consists of eight core courses and four concentration courses, for a total of 12 courses or 36 semester credit hours.

After completing the core course requirements, students develop expertise and specific insights in an area of concentration.

Argosy University offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting program. The mission of this program is to prepare students to work in a healthcare environment as part of a professional team dedicated to providing top-quality medical care. In support of this, the Argosy University faculty and staff provide an educational environment in which the students develop their personal and technical skills to become dedicated, knowledgeable, and ethical caregivers demonstrating utmost respect and concern for the well-being of the patients and families they serve.

Medical assistants are trained to be multi-skilled allied healthcare professionals. Their responsibilities include patient care, laboratory testing, limited x-ray, office management, and assisting the physician. Their versatility keeps them in high demand in clinics and doctors’ offices.

The program is comprised of 60 credit hours of study. In addition to the program-specific courses, students are required to complete 21 credit hours in General Education to fulfill the requirements of an AAS degree.

Students enrolled in the AAS in Medical Assisting program must choose a Track I or Track II curriculum outline. Full-time students following the recommended Track I curriculum outline can complete the program in 16 months. The maximum allowable time frame to complete the Track I curriculum based upon full-time status is 24 months. Full-time students following the recommended Track II curriculum outline can complete the program in 12 months. The maximum allowable time frame to complete the Track II curriculum based upon full-time status is 18 months.

Argosy University offers an Associate of Science (AS) in Medical Laboratory Technology program. The mission of this program is to teach students to work as healthcare professionals; to interact with pathologists, technologists, other medical personnel and patients in a professional and ethical manner; to develop the best possible technical skills in laboratory analysis; and to demonstrate at all times the utmost respect and concern for the well being of the patients they serve.

The modern medical laboratory is a technologically advanced working environment that offers outstanding career opportunities for medical laboratory technicians. Technicians perform extensive laboratory testing procedures and often participate in medical research leading to advancements in healthcare.

The program includes 75 credit hours of study. In addition to the program-specific courses, students are required to complete 30 credit hours in General Education to fulfill the requirements of an AS degree.

Students enrolled in the AS in Medical Laboratory Technology program choose a Track I or Track II curriculum outline. Full-time students following the recommended Track I curriculum outline can complete the program in 24 months. The maximum allowable time frame to complete the Track I curriculum based upon full-time status is 36 months. Full-time students following the recommended Track II curriculum outline can complete the program in 16 months. The maximum allowable time frame to complete the Track II curriculum based upon full-time status is 24 months.

The Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology program at Argosy University, Twin Cities in Eagan, Minnesota, is designed to educate and train you to pursue a professional career as a master’s-level practitioner. It teaches the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills needed to become an effective member of a mental health team. In addition, the program offers comprehensive preparation if you are considering application to the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program.

Career Outcomes The MA in Clinical Psychology program at Argosy University, Twin Cities can prepare graduates for social service careers. Some job titles include: • Clinician • Counselor • Social Worker

Program Length This program is offered in a traditional, but flexible format, with courses in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. This program can be completed in as little as two years and must be completed in five years.

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program has been designed to educate and train students so that they can function effectively as clinical psychologists. To ensure that students are adequately prepared, the curriculum provides for the meaningful integration of theory, research, and practice.

To prepare students for entry-level practice as clinical psychologists, the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University’s Twin Cities campus provides a competency-based program, which teaches: • Knowledge in the history and systems of psychology; the theoretical and empirical foundations of clinical psychology, including the developmental, biopsychosocial, cognitive, and affective bases of behavior; and the scientific methodology which serves as the basis for empirically based clinical practice. • Skills in the identification, assessment, and diagnosis of clinical problems; in problem remediation and application of empirically supported intervention procedures; and in the critical review of empirical literature and objective evaluation of clinical outcomes. • Attitudes consistent with the ethical principles governing professional clinical practice including concern for client welfare and respect for client diversity. • Skills in interpersonal functioning and the development of therapeutic relationships in a clinical setting.

Students in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program may choose one of four optional concentrations: • Child & Family Psychology • Forensic Psychology • Health Psychology • Neuropsychology

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Program at Argosy University, Twin Cities is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA) (750 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002-4242, 1.202.336.5979)

The Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology degree program at Argosy University, Twin Cities in Eagan, Minnesota, is designed to educate and train you in fields that utilize the study and practice of forensic psychology. The program provides coursework in forensic psychology for application to law enforcement, legal and organizational consultation, and program analysis.

The Forensic Psychology degree program at Argosy University, Twin Cities also emphasizes the development of students who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services to diverse clients and organizations. The program maintains policies and delivery formats suitable for working adults.

The Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology (MAIO) program at Argosy University, Twin Cities in Eagan, Minnesota, is designed to equip you with the knowledge of industrial organizational psychology to apply to issues involving individuals and groups in organizational and work settings.

The curriculum is competency-based, focusing on the outcomes of training and on the knowledge, skills, and behavior necessary to function as a master’s-level professional in Industrial Organizational Psychology. This is an interdisciplinary program that combines the expertise of the faculty in the Colleges of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences and Business.

Career Outcomes This Industrial Organizational Psychology program is designed to prepare you for a career in areas such as: • Compensation • Training • Data analysis • Consultation • Statistical decision making • Organizational development • Leadership • Human resource management

Program Characteristics The Industrial Organizational Psychology program at Argosy University, Twin Cities has the following characteristics: Credit hours (42 credits total) • 39 hours in the core program, including 6 of which are research • 3 hours in which students chose between an internship or a Capstone experience

Delivery Strategy • The program is designed so that it may be offered either fully online or in a blended format. • Online, evening, and weekend courses. • Solutions-focused learning to be woven into the curriculum. • Offered in 7½ week courses

The Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) is a 60-credit-hour terminal, practice-oriented degree for licensed marriage and family therapists or professionals who can meet state requirements for license as a marriage and family therapist (meeting the Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) criteria for clinical practice prior to admission). The program seeks to build upon students’ prior learning and professional experience by expanding and deepening their knowledge of human development, family dynamics, systemic thinking, interactional theories, traditional and contemporary marriage and family therapy theories and practices, and the cultural contexts within which these are embedded.

The DMFT curriculum provides opportunities for advanced study and research of systemic concepts and methods as applied to clinical work with children, couples, individuals, and families, as well as to larger systems of organizations and communities. In addition to supporting the continuing development of clinical skills, the focus of the curriculum includes the development of skills related to leadership and service to the field in the areas of teaching and supervision.

In regard to training in supervision, the DMFT curriculum is generally designed to meet the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) requirements to become an approved supervisor. (Those students who are already AAMFT approved supervisors may petition for an alternative learning experience equivalent to the 9 credit hours devoted to training and supervision.)

The Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage & Family Therapy program has been designed to educate and train students to function effectively as marriage and family therapists. Argosy University’s Twin Cities campus provides its students an educational program with all the necessary theoretical and practical elements that will facilitate development as effective members of a mental health team. The program introduces and exposes students to skills that integrate individual and relational theoretical foundations of therapy into appropriate client interaction and intervention skills.

Students in the MA in Marriage & Family Therapy program may choose an optional concentration in Forensic Counseling.

Eligibility for Licensure Graduation from the MA in Marriage & Family Therapy program meets the educational requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in the state of Minnesota. To meet the requirements for full licensure graduates must:• Pass the national exam (can be taken at any time upon meeting the requirements for graduation and registering with the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy) • Complete 1,000 hours of post-graduate, direct client contact (500 hours must be with couples and families) • Receive 200 hours of supervision during the direct client contact experience (supervisor must be approved by the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy) • Pass an oral exam administered by the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy

While the national exam can be completed immediately any time after graduation, the remaining postgraduate requirements cannot be completed any earlier than two years after the student’s date of graduation. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the requirements for professional licensure in the state he or she wishes to practice. The Minnesota State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy can provide more specifics and apprise the graduate of any changes to these requirements.

The goal of the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology degree program at Argosy University, Twin Cities in Eagan, Minnesota, is to enable you to build a broad, basic understanding of social sciences theory and application. Through completion of a dynamic group of psychology core and elective courses, you can choose to prepare to pursue immediate employment, career advancement, or graduate study.

Concentrations In the BA in Psychology degree program, you may select a concentration in the following areas: • Criminal Justice • Organizational Psychology • Substance Abuse

Career Outcomes The program at Argosy University, Twin Cities is designed to provide skills and competencies that apply to many work environments. The Psychology degree program is designed to help students pursue entry-level human services careers in such capacities as: • Academic Advisor • Career Advisor • Case Manager • Child Care Worker • Counselor • Human Resources Administrator • Social Services/Human Services Assistant

Flexible Course Format This dynamic program is built around flexible online and in-residence accelerated classes intended to help you complete your degree rapidly.

Argosy University’s Twin Cities campus offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, which prepares students to work as healthcare professionals, to interact with other healthcare professionals and patients in a professional and ethical manner, to develop the best possible technical skills in sonography, and to demonstrate at all times the utmost respect and concern for the well-being of the patients they serve.

Graduates will be prepared to provide healthcare services as sonographers. The diagnostic medical sonographer works under the direction of a physician, using ultrasound imaging techniques for purposes of diagnosis.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program offers three concentrations—a General Sonography concentration, a Vascular concentration, and a concentration in Echocardiography. Applicants must apply for admission into either the General Sonography concentration, the Vascular concentration, or the Echocardiography concentration.

The program includes 70 credit hours of study. In addition to the program-specific courses, students are required to complete 21 credit hours in General Education to fulfill the requirements of an AAS degree. There is a six-month clinical training component.

Full-time students who matriculate during the fall semester and follow the recommended curriculum outline can complete the program in 24 months. The maximum allowable time frame to complete this program based upon full-time status and fall matriculation is 36 months. Full-time students who matriculate during the spring semester and follow the recommended curriculum outline can complete the program in 26 months. The maximum allowable time frame to complete this program based upon full-time status and spring matriculation is 39 months.

Argosy University offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology program. The mission of the program is to provide the medical community with entry-level radiologic technologists competent to perform diagnostic medical radiography. Consistent with the institutional mission, the program is committed to the student’s educational and professional growth. The program integrates both general and technical education to ensure that graduates can meet the multiple demands of rapidly changing technology in medical practice.

Radiologic Technology Program Goals As a partner in the community, the Radiologic Technology program will: • Provide instruction to demonstrate professional behaviors, appropriate patient care and radiation safety • Successfully prepare the graduates for entry level employment as a Radiologic Technologist through quality clinical experience • Foster the achievement of personal development and demonstration of positive relationship skills via effective communication, respect for others and awareness of their impact on others • Prepare the student for success in the ARRT certification examination • Meet the needs of the medical profession by assisting the students in career planning and development • Maintain a high standard of educational instruction in Radiologic Technology

The program includes 72 credit hours of study. In addition to the program-specific courses, students are required to complete 21 credit hours in General Education to fulfill the requirements of an AAS degree.

Full-time students following the recommended curriculum outline can complete the program in 24 months. The maximum allowable time frame to complete this program based upon full-time status is 36 months.

At Argosy University, our passion is teaching and learning. We develop professional competence, provide opportunity for personal growth, and foster interpersonal effectiveness. Students succeed because our university community engages and supports them.

The history of Argosy University began with the combination of three schools with three distinct areas of educational focus. Our roots can be traced to the American Schools of Professional Psychology, the Medical Institute of Minnesota and the University of Sarasota. The combination of these three schools created Argosy University, an academic institution designed to serve the needs of adult students in four academic programs areas: education, business, health sciences and psychology.

"Institutional Accreditation:Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).

Licensing:Argosy University is approved to offer degree-granting programs in each of the states in which we operate a location. We maintain rigid academic standards, which help ensure you obtain the knowledge, practical experience, and interpersonal skills you need to excel in your career.

Programmatic Accreditation:The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Program at the Argosy University Atlanta, Chicago, Schaumburg, Hawai’i, Orange County, Phoenix, San Francisco, Tampa, Twin Cities, and Washington DC are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA) (750 First Street N.E., Washington D.C. 20002-4242, 1.202.336.5979, www.apa.org/ed/accreditation):

The Master of Arts in Community Counseling Program at Argosy University, Schaumburg and Washington DC are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), (599 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703.823.9800, www.cacrep.org).

The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling Program at Argosy University, Sarasota is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) (599 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703.823.9800, www.cacrep.org).

The Argosy University, Twin Cities' Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 1.727.210.2350. The program has been placed on Probationary Accreditation as of September 19, 2008.

The Associate of Applied Science in Histotechnology and the Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology Programs at Argosy University, Twin Cities are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (8410 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631, 1.773.714.8880, www.naacls.org).

The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Program at Argosy University, Twin Cities is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE) (35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970, Chicago, IL 60601-2208, 1.312.553.9355, www.aama-ntl.org/endowment).

The Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology and the Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy Programs at Argosy University, Twin Cities are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, 1.312.704.5300, www.jrcert.org).

The Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 1.312.440.4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.).

Argosy University, Nashville is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (Parkway Towers, Suite 1900, 404 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243, 1.615.741.6230, www.state.tn.us/thec). This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.

Argosy University is authorized by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree Authorization Act. This authorization is valid until November 20, 2009, and authorizes Argosy University to offer the following degree programs: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology; Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology; Master of Arts in Education in Educational Leadership; Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Leadership; Master of Business Administration; Master of Science in Management; Doctor of Business Administration; Doctor of Education in Community College Executive Leadership; Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology; Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership; Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership; and Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the Act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the HECB office at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.

Argosy University, Twin Cities is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108, 1.651.642.0533, www.ohe.state.mn.us) pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

Argosy University, Washington DC is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, 1.804.225.2628, www.schev.edu).

Each course or degree, diploma, or certificate program offered in Virginia is approved by the governing board of the institution; Argosy University, Chicago, the main campus of Argosy University, is authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (431 E. Adams, 2nd Floor, Springfield, IL 62701, 1.217.782.2551, www.ibhe.org) to operate and grant all degrees offered at Argosy University, Washington DC. Any credit earned for coursework offered by Argosy University, Washington DC can be transferred to Argosy University, Chicago as part of an existing degree, diploma, or certificate program offered by the institution."